Avast ye mateys! If them scurvy Giants don't strike a deal, Saquon Barkley's Week 1 be in peril, says the tale!
2023-07-12
Arrr, ye scurvy Giants be clashin' with the mighty Saquon Barkley o'er a contract dispute! Methinks he be refusin' to set foot on th' field if they slap 'im with that wretched franchise tag. Blimey, a storm be brewin'!
Saquon Barkley's contract dilemma with the New York Giants has reached a point where he may sit out the start of the season. This situation is not uncommon among NFL stars who believe they deserve more than their organizations are offering in contract negotiations. Unfortunately, the running back market is currently at a major low, which does not help Barkley's case with the Giants.Barkley has proven himself to be one of the best players in the game and a key component of the offense under head coach Brian Daboll. However, the Giants and Barkley have been unable to find common ground in their negotiations. ESPN's Dianna Russini has reported that Barkley's Week 1 availability is in jeopardy if a deal is not reached by Monday, which is the deadline for his $10.1 million franchise tag for the 2023 season.
Reports suggest that the Giants offered Barkley a deal worth $14 million per season, but he was unhappy with the structure of the contract. This has led to accusations of greed, further complicating the negotiations. Barkley has expressed frustration with the leaked stories that he believes do not accurately depict him.
Last season, Barkley had 1,312 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, ranking fourth in the NFL. He has also been a favorite target of quarterback Daniel Jones, with 57 completions between them. Despite the contract dispute, Barkley has been seen working out with Jones, indicating his desire to build a rapport with the quarterback.
While the clock is ticking for a resolution, teammate Dexter Lawrence believes Barkley will ultimately get what he deserves. Barkley himself has stated that he will consider sitting out if a long-term deal is not reached. The situation is tense in East Rutherford as both sides work towards finding a compromise.